5 out of 5
3.5 out of 5
16 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
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Drive type | 2WD |
Engine size | 1.3L |
Horsepower | 232 |
Torque (ft-lbs) | 159 |
Engine type | Gas |
Fuel capacity | 16.9 |
Wheelbase | 106.3" |
Overall length | 175.6" |
Width | 69.7" |
Height | 52.8" |
Leg room | F 42.7"/R 32.2" |
Head room | F 38.2"/R 36.8" |
Front tires | P225/40R19 |
Rear tires | P225/40R19 |
Seating capacity | 4 |
Transmission | Manual 6 |
RepairPal gave the Mazda RX-8 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mazda RX-8 41st out of 44 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda RX-8 is $568, compared to an average of $482 for Compact Cars and $619 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Mazda RX-8 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.3 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Compact Cars and 1.4 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 17% for the Mazda RX-8, compared to an average of 10% for Compact Cars and 12% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.